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I am an avid book lover of almost every subject: history, literature/fiction, science, science fiction, and anything else I can get my hands on. I also thoroughly enjoy trivia (a little too much maybe) and learning new things every day. Outside of books and trivia, I've always loved sports (ultimate frisbee, basketball, volleyball, bowling, you name it), movies, and my pleasantly plump beagle Ze… Read moreI am an avid book lover of almost every subject: history, literature/fiction, science, science fiction, and anything else I can get my hands on. I also thoroughly enjoy trivia (a little too much maybe) and learning new things every day. Outside of books and trivia, I've always loved sports (ultimate frisbee, basketball, volleyball, bowling, you name it), movies, and my pleasantly plump beagle Zelda.
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Angels & Demons is an extremely enjoyable work. Few books that I have read have enthralled me as much as this book has. I really loved the characters, the ever-changing plot, and the author's style. Also, the book is very informative, giving the reader a great overview of modern science and Catholicism and how they attempt to help us better understand ourselves and our destiny. Angels & Demons has that "thriller", non-stop twists and turns feel to it, and it makes for great reading. I feel that the vast majority of people will enjoy this book and be quenching for more Robert Langdon adventures. I have read reviews bashing this book's historical/lingustic errors,… Read more
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In my opinion, mythology is a very interesting subject that helps us better understand past cultures' lifestyles and many of the stories are extremely enjoyable. Edith Hamilton's Mythology is a great overview of the Greek classics and it describes how the Greeks were the first mass culture to deify in their own image, have gods that acted very human, and could directly interact with their subjects. The book is set-up very well with sections on the Olympian gods, lesser gods, classic tales of heroes and villains, and much more. Hamilton is a great writer and she really makes you "relive" many of the stories. I also appreciated how Hamilton gave adequate background on… Read more
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I remember passing by a banner at my college that said "Why does your love for animals stop at dogs and cats?" a couple of months ago. Ever since I saw that banner, I've had a different way of looking at non-human animals. I decided to pick up this book a few days later and I can honestly say that my lifestyle and thinking has dramatically changed because of it. Animal Liberation is a call to everyone to help stop, or at least drastically limit, the cruel mass-practices of animal testing and factory farming. Singer makes very persuasive arguements against both of the aforementioned practices and describes the punishment (many of it hard to even read about) animals have gone… Read more
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